Radar Scanner Status Symbols - Raymarine E Series User Reference Handbook

9.3 Radar scanner status symbols

The radar scanner power mode status is indicated in the databar.
Radar
power
Symbol mode
Transmit
(TX)
Standby
(STBY)
Off
Timed
Transmit
Using radar
Description
Rotating icon, signifying that the
scanner is on and transmitting. When
SCANNER is set to ON, select this
mode to activate the scanner. This is
the usual mode of operation.
Static icon, indicating that the scanner
is on but not transmitting, and the
antenna is not rotating. The scanner
does not transmit and the radar data
is removed from the screen. This is
a power-save mode used when the
radar is not needed for short time
periods. When you return to transmit
mode, the magnetron does not need
to warm up again. This is the default
mode.
Scanner powered off when radar not
required, but display is in use for other
applications, such as the chart. When
selected, the system counts down.
During this time you cannot re-power
the scanner.
Scanner switches between
on/transmitting, and standby
mode. Scanner goes into power save
mode when constant use of radar is
not required.
Powering the radar scanner on and off
In the radar application:
1. Press the POWER button on your multifunction display.
2. Using the relevant softkeys, select the operating mode for the
radar scanner.
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